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{{ | <!-- begin Computer and Video Games infobox-->{{Infobox CVG|title=Stellar Frontier | ||
|image=[[image:SFTITLE.png|200px]] | |||
|developer=[[TotalGaming.net|Drengin.net]] | |||
| | |publisher=[[Stardock]]<br> | ||
|designer= Doug Hendrix, Neil Hillis, Brad Wardell | |||
| | |engine=[[2D]] | ||
|developer= | |released=[[1997 in video gaming|1997]] ([[North America|NA]]/Worldwide) | ||
|publisher=[[Stardock]] | |genre=Science Fiction | ||
|designer=Doug Hendrix, Neil Hillis, Brad Wardell | |||
| | |||
|modes=[[Single player]], [[Multiplayer]] | |modes=[[Single player]], [[Multiplayer]] | ||
| | |ratings= N/A | ||
|platforms=[[Microsoft Windows]] | |||
|media=Download/CD Order | |||
|requirements=Internet Connection | |||
|input=[[Computer keyboard|Keyboard]], [[Mouse (computing)|Mouse]] | |||
|version=1.2 RC 5, 6, 7 | |||
}} | }} | ||
==Gameplay== | '''Stellar Frontier''' is a multiplayer space shooter game made by Doug Hendrix in 1997 and later licensed by [[Stardock]]. It was one of the first games on the [[TotalGaming.net]] subscription package. There have been no official updates since 2003. The game has a 2D Top-down view. Efforts were made to [[open source]] the game but these have not been successful as of July 2006. The main nexus (see below), run by Stardock, has been shutdown as of Today (August 4th, 2006), in efforts to save the game accounts from the hacker '''Skillet'''. The only safe way to play the game now is to use SFDC's nexus. | ||
Stellar Frontier is a free (unless you want lasers and better ships), fast (local play), and fun top-down space shooter where you are in command of your own starship. You choose a race (the four standard races are: Arcean, Drengin, Terran, Pirate) and the objective is to "conquer the system" by taking control of the key planets. However, many players enjoy playing the game just to fight other players; these players usually do not bother to "conquer the system." Stellar Frontier can be played offline (against the computer), on a local intranet, or on the Internet. | |||
== Gameplay == | |||
Stellar Frontier is a free (unless you want lasers and better ships), fast (local play), and fun top-down space shooter where you are in command of your own starship. You choose a race (the four standard races are: Arcean, Drengin, Terran, Pirate) and the objective is to "conquer the system" by taking control of the key planets. However, many players enjoy playing the game just to fight other players; these players usually do not bother to "conquer the system." Stellar Frontier can be played offline (against the computer), on a local intranet, or on the [[Internet]]. | |||
The "warp drive" in this game is called Q-drive. Q-drive stands for Quantum Drive. Speed is calculated by c (EX: 0.65c, Q-drive speed ranges around 1.00 to 3.00, 3 being the max in the stock game.) | The "warp drive" in this game is called Q-drive. Q-drive stands for Quantum Drive. Speed is calculated by c (EX: 0.65c, Q-drive speed ranges around 1.00 to 3.00, 3 being the max in the stock game.) | ||
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The current version/revision is 1.2RC (5,6 or 7). Any 1.2RC# will work to be able to play online. Older versions will tend to process errors since those versions are heavily outdated. | The current version/revision is 1.2RC (5,6 or 7). Any 1.2RC# will work to be able to play online. Older versions will tend to process errors since those versions are heavily outdated. | ||
=== Internet play === | |||
Players play in servers that are hosted on the "Nexus". The main online nexus is served by Stardock. The nexus's address is <code>sf.stardock.net</code>. Anybody can join in the online game at any time. | |||
Players play in servers that are hosted on the "Nexus". The main online nexus is served by Stardock. The nexus's address is <code>sf.stardock.net</code>. Anybody can join in the online game at any time. | |||
If the nexus happens to be off-line, there are 2 choices: Stardock's Backup nexus (<code>sf-x.stardock.net</code>), or the 3rd party SFDC (Stellar Frontier Development Center) nexus (<code>nexus.game-server.cc</code>). Players can switch nexus if there are no servers on that particular nexus they are on. Another way to play is keep one's stats on one nexus, and then change the nexus address, then select server, then change nexus address again without pressing Refresh, then press OK. | If the nexus happens to be off-line, there are 2 choices: Stardock's Backup nexus (<code>sf-x.stardock.net</code>), or the 3rd party SFDC (Stellar Frontier Development Center) nexus (<code>nexus.game-server.cc</code>). Players can switch nexus if there are no servers on that particular nexus they are on. Another way to play is keep one's stats on one nexus, and then change the nexus address, then select server, then change nexus address again without pressing Refresh, then press OK. | ||
On August | On August 4th, 2006, the nexus of Stardock went offline (time unknown), due to accounts being deleted by '''Skillet''', the notorius hacker of Stellar Frontier. | ||
== Main Races == | |||
* <font color=gold>Arcean</font><br> | |||
* <font color=red>Drengin</font><br> | |||
* <font color=cyan>Terran</font><br> | |||
Old races from before the Stardock purchase included Terrans, Demoians, Venusians and Martians. | |||
=== NPC Races === | |||
* Torian (Only mentioned in a dialog for 1 scenario, was also added as a race with others in Anaxis' Galactic Civ mod) | |||
* <font color=lightgreen>Pirate</font> (4th Playable race) | |||
=== Playable Ships (All Races) === | |||
[[Image:SFShips.png|thumb|120px|right|The Ships for Non-SA users]] | |||
* Freighter (Minimum Rank Required To Use: Cadet) | |||
* Scout (Minimum Rank Required To Use: Cadet) | |||
* Destroyer (Minimum Rank Required To Use: 2nd Lieutenant) | |||
* Cruiser (Minimum Rank Required To Use: Commander) | |||
* Battleship (Minimum Rank Required To Use: Commodore) | |||
* Dreadnought (Minimum Rank Required To Use: Vice Admiral) | |||
=== "Stellar Aces" Ships === | |||
* BattleCruiser (Minimum Rank Required To Use: Fleet Captain - not available in all servers) | |||
* Marauder (Minimum Rank Required To Use: Cadet) | |||
* Starbase (Minimum Rank Required To Use: Fleet Admiral) | |||
*Pirates use Terran designs except the Destroyer type, where the only Pirate design, the Raider takes the place. | |||
[[Image:SAships.png|thumb|120px|right|The Ships for SA users]] | |||
=== Ranks === | |||
All ranks are universal for all the races; there are no race-specific ranks for each race. | |||
* Cadet | |||
* Ensign | |||
* 2nd Lieutenant | |||
* 1st Lieutenant | |||
* Senior Lieutenant | |||
* Lieutenant Commander | |||
* Commander | |||
* Captain | |||
* Senior Captian | |||
* Commodore | |||
* Rear Admiral | |||
* Vice Admiral | |||
* Admiral | |||
* Fleet Admiral | |||
* Emperor | |||
* Deity | |||
== Technical == | |||
The game uses Bitmaps as the main source of pictures. Usual game space would take up 70 MB HDD space. | The game uses Bitmaps as the main source of pictures. Usual game space would take up 70 MB HDD space. | ||
All the ships are made out of a long bitmap file (EX: The Drengin Marauder uses the file SF-D-MA.bmp), which builds the frames required to make the ship look like it's turning direction. (36 frames). | All the ships are made out of a long bitmap file (EX: The Drengin Marauder uses the file SF-D-MA.bmp), which builds the frames required to make the ship look like it's turning direction. (36 frames). | ||
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It is required that port 20001 is to be open while hosting servers. Ports 20001 to 20009 have been reported to be used as server ports as well. | It is required that port 20001 is to be open while hosting servers. Ports 20001 to 20009 have been reported to be used as server ports as well. | ||
Ship BMP Build: | Ship BMP Build:<br> | ||
* SF-R-##.BMP (This is the ship's frames) Sizes are 32, 36, 40, 48, 56, 64, 80 + the 36 frames. | *SF-R-##.BMP (This is the ship's frames) Sizes are 32, 36, 40, 48, 56, 64, 80 + the 36 frames. | ||
* SF-R-##-F.BMP (This is the ship's "Boost" frames) | *SF-R-##-F.BMP (This is the ship's "Boost" frames) | ||
* SF-R-##-3.BMP (This is the computer display/3D angle view) (96x96) | *SF-R-##-3.BMP (This is the computer display/3D angle view) (96x96) | ||
* SF-R-##-S.BMP (This is the Wireframe) (64x64) | *SF-R-##-S.BMP (This is the Wireframe) (64x64) | ||
Legend:<br> | |||
R = Race (D,A,T,P are the stock race letters)<br> | |||
Number symbol = The 2 initals in which some of the scenario files call (EX: SB is a Base) | |||
== External links == | |||
* [http://www.stardock.com/products/sf/ Stellar Frontier Online] - official game website | |||
* [http://beam.to/gainguide GAIN Guide] - Player-written SF playing guide | |||
* [http://www.stellarfrontier.com/ Stellar Frontier Central] - Player-maintained website with news, information, downloads, etc. | |||
* [irc://irc.stardock.com/sf/ Official game IRC chat channel] | |||
* [irc://irc.frozenonline.com/sf/ Popular player-run IRC chat channel] | |||
=== Currently Active Fleets (Alphabetical List) === | |||
[[ | * [http://alphaclanelite.bravehost.com/acesf_home.html ACE] (Alpha Clan Elite) (Leaders: SF Webmaster, Tiger150) | ||
[[ | * [http://af4ever.proboards92.com/ AF] (Andromeda Fleet) (Leader: ChaoZPhantomX) | ||
[ | * HOPE (Hope Of People Forever) (Leader: Staker) | ||
[ | * [http://www.stellarfrontier.com/koa/ KOA] (Knights of Arcea) (Leaders: Anaxis, Silence, Striker, U2) | ||
* [http://darthan.proboards61.com/ OF] (Outcast Falcons) (Leader: Darthan) | |||
* [http://criticaledge.proboards101.com/ PoSH] (Pirates of the Stellar Hope) (Leader: CriticaLEdge) | |||
* [http://rushowns.proboards47.com/ RUSH] (RUSH) (Leader: ICeDX) | |||
* [http://sinfleet.proboards3.com/ SIN] (SIN) (Leaders: Burton1, Maytag, Tovec) | |||
* TCK (The Crazy Killers) (Leader: ghettomage60) |